Main CDC - CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT 01/02

First Roles; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) to support programs at Peterson SFB. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Target Level: $ 22.33 Intermediate Level: $ 20.89 Entry Level: $ 18.70

The incumbent will supervise and care for children and youth, coordinate activities, and ensure safety and accountability across programs. Responsibilities include transporting when required and briefing staff and parents on activities.

Qualifications

• Provides care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants.
• Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations.
• May be required to transport children in government vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
• Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities.
• Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

Job description

About the position

This position may be assigned to Main CDC at Peterson SFB. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Target Level: $ 22.33 Intermediate Level: $ 20.89 Entry Level: $ 18.70

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ALL LEVELS)

• The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Provides care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants.
• Assists in preparing age appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals.
• Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations.
• May be required to transport children in government vehicles.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)

• Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
• Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities.
• Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)

• Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants.
• Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness.
• Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities.
• Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

• Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions.
• Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials.
• Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment.
• Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable.